Throw Away That Correcting Pen.

LaFontana, Virginia R.

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ERIC Number: EJ533963

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1996

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ISSN: ISSN-0013-8274

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Throw Away That Correcting Pen.

LaFontana, Virginia R.

English Journal, v85 n6 p71-73 Oct 1996

Suggests that in evaluating student papers audiotapes have several advantages over written comments: audiotapes make for a holistic instead of myopic evaluating approach, and make it easier to make positive comments. Explains system for transferring responsibility for grammatical errors from the teacher to the student. (TB)

Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Evaluation Methods, Grading, Grammar, Punctuation, Secondary Education, Spelling, Summative Evaluation, Teacher Student Relationship, Writing Evaluation

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special Issue: Writing Practice/Writing Theory.